• Pioneer Peak and the city of Palmer. Photo: Paul Twardock
• Ice skating on Westchester Lagoon. Photo: Paul Twardock
• Skiing on the Gasline Trail in Chugach State Park. Photo: Paul Twardock
• Turnagain Pass. Photo: Paul Twardock
• Virgin Creek Falls, in Girdwood. Photo: Paul Twardock

Winter has arrived in Alaska and it’s time to get prepared for outdoor recreation in the snow! The COVID pandemic pushed many Alaskans into the state’s easily accessible public lands where they enjoy our great natural beauty. With Alaska’s public health officials’ encouragement, we responded in seemingly record numbers. As summer turned to fall and then winter you may be nervous about going out in the winter: it brings new risks and many rewards. Being prepared for the cold and snow requires proper clothing, equipment, food, and liquids. In the summer one needs just running shoes, pants, and a top. Winter requires us to be prepared for temperatures in the teens, or colder! Small mistakes are amplified by harsh weather, short days, and deep snow. A well-prepared person, however, can get the joy of the midday sun streaming through the trees or the Northern Lights doing their green dance on an absolutely quiet night. We’ll have Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News Columnist, and Rick Roth from Alaska Mountaineering Hiking answering questions about winter recreation for beginners.

HOST: Paul Twardock

GUESTS:

• Alli Harvey, Achorage Daily News columnist will give us a beginners perspective
• Rick Roth from Alaska Mountaineering Hiking answering questions about winter gear

LINKS:

• Ali Harvey’s articles from the Anchorage Daily News
• Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking

BROADCAST: Thursday, November 19th, 2020. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT

REPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, November 19th, 2020. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT

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